ballet

Last week, San Francisco’s devoted ballet enthusiasts were swept away to a world of "Infinite Romance" at SF Ballet’s 2015 Opening Night Gala. The evening kicked off in style as attendees dressed in floor-sweeping gowns and sharp tuxedos posed for photos on the red carpet outside San Francisco City Hall.

We are so excited for the US premiere ofChristopher Wheeldon’s new production of Cinderellaby the San Francisco Ballet! The production is inspired by the Brothers Grimm and Perrault fairy tales, and is being performed along with the Dutch National Ballet. Although it's a classic story, don't start thinking it will be a traditional performance - this production will be dramatic, magical, and just a touch dark.

Dancing fairies, pirouetting snow queens, and prancing men in tights - no, we’re not talking about the nutty relatives. The first company to bring the Nutcracker to America–the San Francisco Ballet–is back with their can’t-peel-your-eyes-from-the-sparkly-stage production.

Amy Seiwert's world premiere for Smuin Ballet's season opener takes classical movement and Grand Ole Opry and dips them in her innovative and compelling style. Set to music by Patsy Cline, an iconic ‘60s vocalist many fans put in the same category as Johnny Cash and Elvis, Seiwert's latest is her most accessible ballet yet.

Ballet has dropped the pristine white tutus and melodramatic story lines of yesteryear like a bad blind date. (Good call, ballet.) Fusing classical dance with experimental movement, contemporary companies like Post:Ballet create fresh work while adhering to the beauty of the form.